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A #SpecialForces NCO put his own very personal story out there to help others.
And read the tweets below as our Command’s Psychologist sets the record straight on a
common misconception about seeking behavioral health support.
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A #SpecialForces NCO put his own very personal story out there to help others.
And read the tweets below as our Command’s Psychologist sets the record straight on a
common misconception about seeking behavioral health support.
1/7 https://twitter.com/HavokJournal/status/1349390606250995715
Q: Does seeking behavioral health support mean you will lose your security clearance?
A: That is a common misconception, but only a couple of actual diagnoses will cause you to lose your security clearance: Schizophrenia & Bipolar I Disorder.
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A: That is a common misconception, but only a couple of actual diagnoses will cause you to lose your security clearance: Schizophrenia & Bipolar I Disorder.
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Even an alcohol related diagnosis is not necessarily a deal breaker, if it is treated, managed and the individual does not have any adverse incidents.
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Drug abuse or dependence diagnoses are more serious, but can be mitigated with treatment, especially if you become addicted from prescribed meds and you are successfully treated.
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Individuals do not need to report treatment that is related to marital, family or grief counseling or if counseling is related to adjustments from service in a combat environment.
Seeking help for life’s stressors does not reflect adversely on an individual’s judgement.
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Seeking help for life’s stressors does not reflect adversely on an individual’s judgement.
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Instead, it may be viewed as a positive sign that an individual recognizes that a problem exists and is willing to take responsible steps toward resolving it.
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Bottom line, getting help is considered a positive sign!
Not recognizing that you have a problem, avoiding behavioral health and then engaging in bad behaviors is what will get your security clearance revoked.
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Not recognizing that you have a problem, avoiding behavioral health and then engaging in bad behaviors is what will get your security clearance revoked.
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